Advancing Plant Pathology and the Innovative Methods for Enhancing Disease Resistance

Introduction

Plant diseases present formidable challenges to global food security, jeopardizing crop yields, economic stability, and livelihoods on a worldwide scale. In light of these pressing challenges, the field of plant pathology has undergone rapid evolution, embracing innovative strategies aimed at fortifying crop resistance against diseases. This introduction offers insights into the critical significance of disease resistance, the dynamic evolution of plant pathology, and the imperative for pioneering approaches to confront plant diseases effectively. Disease resistance stands as a cornerstone in the realm of agriculture, directly influencing agricultural productivity and the availability of food resources. Pathogens ranging from fungi and bacteria to viruses and nematodes precipitate plant diseases, inciting substantial losses in crop yield and compromising the quality of harvested produce.